The XX Factor : michael steele

Michael Steele's a Symptom of a Bigger GOP Disorder

Eve Fairbanks — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Marjorie, I'm glad you came out against Michael Steele's dorky grasp at urban cred . Sprinkling "off the hook," "friggin' awesome," and "slum love" into his discourse and then prancing around acting like he's started the business of redeeming the Republican...(read more)

Michael Steele's Urban Cool Lingo: Endearing It's Not

Marjorie Valbrun — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:48:00 GMT

Melonyce, I don't know if you are the only one who " finds RNC Chairman Michael Steele's dorky grasp at urban credibility a little endearing ." but I surely do not. Why does Steele even need urban credibility? To relate to that large and growing GOP demographic...(read more)

In Defense of Michael Steele

Melonyce McAfee — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:34:00 GMT

Am I the only one who finds RNC Chairman Michael Steele’s dorky gasp at urban credibility a little endearing? He’s getting flak for trying to give the GOP a “ hip-hop makeover .” But isn’t that kind of what it needs—loosening up, a bit of dazzle? Who...(read more)